Board Feet vs Linear Feet. How to Calculate and What It Means | #TeamTrees

Ever been confused when purchasing wood either at a hardwood dealer or home center? Here's everything you need to know about calculating board feet and linear feet.

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In this video we interview Tracy from Kencraft and find out why some boards are priced at board feet and some are priced at linear feet. Tracy also covers what "four quarter" and "eight quarter" means. This is important information when buying lumber. I remember the first time walking into a hardwood dealer and feeling overwhelmed and not knowing the language. This is a first in a series of videos all about buying hardwoods and is aimed at taking out the confusion and intimidation.

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[AdamTuttle]

I like videos like this and think they're a good addition to the channel. I view them as supporting knowledge that I need to get a handle on to be a well rounded hobbyist woodworker. Thanks for making it.

[clockman]

this is nice to see people care about the land we live on . i do hope all the tree get planted

[lambdaguy]

Any videos that explain more about wood working is always welcomed. Whatever form it comes in. I appreciate any knowledge I can get cuz I always feel smarter when I get into my projects! Thanks David!

[billdiehl]

This type of video is a great addition to your project videos! Too many times I’ve been found at a hardwood dealer’s curled up in the fetal position, in a corner, crying because I couldn’t calculate board feet. No More!!
Thanks, David!!

[EthanCarterDesigns]

This is as close to understanding board feet as I've ever gotten - I actually think I might be able to explain it and calculate it now!  Thank you David!  And thank you even more for being part of #teamtrees...I'm going to go check it out now!

[sgsax]

I would love more basics on wood selection. This is the kind of thing I've had to figure out on my own. Most how to videos and articles don't talk about this in detail. Having somebody actually teach and explain this is invaluable. Thanks for sharing!

[JohnKuiphoff]

Thank you for making this video! I teach digital fabrication/woodworking and my students are often intimidated or confused when buying lumber from the lumber yard. All of them already watch all your videos - this will be a huge help!

[aweirdguynamedjeff]

As much as I like your project videos, I love learning more info about woodworking as well. Post what you feel like every week, I'll watch every Friday either way!

[kevinemling]

Great video, great store. The people that run KenCraft are fabulous and I thank you for promoting them.

[jeradjohnston]

The occasional informational video is always a good thing. Even if you know the information, there is always something new to learn from others.

[mandyleeson]

Hi David, I just donated. Good on you for planting trees, we've planted 350 so far here in Australia, here's to oxygen! Also, with regard to content in future videos, I am happy to watch whatever you decide. I seem to always learn at least one thing from each video you produce. So, thank you for that. Cheers, Mandy

[justinstraight]

I love these types of videos. I started watching your channel by stumbling on one of your videos trying to figure out how to do something or safely do something in the shop. I have come a long way since then but always learning.

[wdhxen]

Like with the project video’s, I always seem to learn a little more in both the educational and project if it’s a different perspective on something you thought you knew. Keep them both coming!

[robertrodriguez]

Definitely interested in seeing more videos like this in addition to the project videos!

[drivinfury]

I made a road trip earlier this year from NYC to Indiana. I just had to make a pit stop at Kencraft. It was nice to bring some wood back to NYC. Kencraft is an amazing place! One disappointment, I mentioned David's youtube channel and they said "he was here yesterday", ☹. It would have been an honor to meet him!

[Mustached_Crusader]

So happy to see an awesome channel featured in Toledo and the place I get my hardwood at.

[thesplinteredfinger]

David, loved the new concept! Wouldn’t want to see it all the time but maybe once a month.

[Politzk]

I didn't understand the video that much as I use the metric system but was told to watch this video for my online school work but it would help people watching this for school work if you made a metric version of this video so that we can understand this stuff better! thanks for reading this and I still like the way you are sharing education through videos

[davidgameiro]

Love these informational videos, paired with your upbeat energy and delivery, prime editing, makes it a pleasure to watch, rewatch and share!

[TheHslade]

I say both-and is better than either-or. I enjoy some info rich episodes that give a better understanding in a given craft. I also enjoy the project episodes, which have been really great lately.